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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.28, 328.92 and 56.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.28, 328.92 and 56.96 is: 85.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.28 : 328.92 = 56.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.28/328.92 = 56.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.28x = 328.92 × 56.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.28x = 18,735.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,735.28/219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.44

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